Rihanna Named the Most Powerful Musician on Forbes List

Rihanna named the most powerful musicians on Forbes: for the fourth year in a row! Rihanna has been named the most powerful musician on Forbes’ list of the world’s 100 most powerful women for the fourth year in a row! Beyoncé, Rihanna and Taylor are the leading musicians on the Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list. Rihanna ranked at No. 73, with Forbes citing her billionaire status and her Fenty Beauty and Savage x Fenty businesses. According to the publication, her net worth is currently $1.4 billion, making her the 2,031st richest person in the world. Swift comes in at position 79 while Queen Bey is … Continue reading Rihanna Named the Most Powerful Musician on Forbes List

Tsitsi Dangarembga Named in The Financial Times, 25 Most Influential Women of 2022 List

Zimbabwean novelist, playwright and human rights activist, Tsitsi Dangarembga has been named in The Financial Times, 25 Most Influential Women of 2022 list. The Zimbabwean novelist, playwright and human rights activist, joins Serena Williams, Francia Elena Márquez Mina, Mia Mottley, Paula Kahumbu, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Meghan Markle. “The magazine’s Women of the Year issue reaffirms this every December by exploring achievement across cultures, industries and artistries.” Placed under the Heroes category, she was described as follows: “Tsitsi Dangarembga a Zimbabwean novelist, playwright and filmmaker for being part of the Financial Times 25 most influential women of 2022. Her debut … Continue reading Tsitsi Dangarembga Named in The Financial Times, 25 Most Influential Women of 2022 List

Zim Dancehall Awards 2016 Nominees

Killer T Leads Zim Dancehall Awards Nominations Killer T leads the pack with seven nominations ahead of the third edition of the annual Zim Dancehall Awards set to take place at the Long Chen Plaza on March 3, 2016. Check out the full list below: Best Artist 2016 Man Seh CalazKiller TWinky DSouljah Luv Best Artist 2016 Female Lady SquandaLipsyBounty LisaDarulaJuwela Best Collaboration Killer T / Fungisai – VanondibatiranaKinnah/ Terminator – NhamoSouljah Luv / Ryder Marcus – Takatsika ChepakatiWinky D/Shinso  – SurvivorJerry B / Princo – Ramba Uchidaira Best Vocalist MaggikalSeh CalazCelciousRas CalebDarula Song Of The Year Winky D– DisappearKiller … Continue reading Zim Dancehall Awards 2016 Nominees

NAACP Image Awards 2016: Winners List

Some of the biggest names in entertainment turned out for the 47th Annual NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California on Friday. Anthony Anderson hosted not only hosted the the star-studded, two-hour awards gala but he was also one of the night’s big winners, along with his ABC sitcom ‘black-ish’. “Straight Outta Compton” and “Creed” star Michael B. Jordan won two awaeds each with Jordan winning ‘Entertainer of the Year’ and the ‘Best Film Actor’, while ‘Straight Outta Compton’ took home the prize for Outstanding Motion Picture. Empire and Black-ish won a number of awards including Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross, winning … Continue reading NAACP Image Awards 2016: Winners List

Golden Globe Awards 2016 Winners List

Awards season for 2016 has already started with the 73rd Golden Globe Awards taking place on Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, with Hollywood’s A-listers honoring the year’s best in movies and television. Hoisting for the fourth time around, comedian Ricky Gervais was part of the glitz, glamour and surprise wins of the night Empire’s Taraji P. Henson winning her first Golden Globe award for ‘Best Actress in a Drama Series’, while Lady Gaga won ‘Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie’ for her role in “American Horror Story: Hotel” and Leonardo DiCaprio … Continue reading Golden Globe Awards 2016 Winners List

The Headies 2015 Winners List

The 10th edition of the HipHop Award (The Headies) was held on the 1st of January 2016 which saw Nigeria’s biggest names perform and win the prestigious awards. Wizkid received three awards for ‘Song of The Year’ for ‘Ojuelegba’, ‘Album Of The Year’ and ‘Best Pop/R&B Album’ for the 2014 ‘AYO’ whilst the ‘African Artiste – Non Nigerian’ award went to Ghana’s Sarkodie. 2Face Idibia was inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’ and Don Jazzy received the ‘Special Recognition’ award. Photo credit: Headies Awards See the full list of winners below. Best Street-Hop Artiste  Olamide (Bobo) Best Pop Single  Korede Bello … Continue reading The Headies 2015 Winners List

African Women Awards 2015 Winners List

African Women Awards 2015 Winners List The African Women Awards hosted the first edition of the awards at Meikles Hotel on Saturday the 7th of November in Harare Zimbabwe. Here are the winners: Business and Enterprise Young Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Nadia Rakotovaoarison – Madagascar – Foundering Director of a Private School Frisquette, President Director General of the Top Prime Radio (FM 102.8) & General Secretary of the private University UPRIM Business Achievement Award Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu – Ethiopia – CEO & Founder – Sole Rebels Industry Excellence Award Natalie Jabangwe-Morris – Zimbabwe – Econet Head Business and Marketing DevelopmentDynamic Start-up … Continue reading African Women Awards 2015 Winners List

CMA Awards 2015: Full Winners List

Chris Stapleton & Justin Timberlake stun at Country Music Awards! Getty Images The 49th CMA Awards were held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, on the Nov. 4 2015.It was a night of surprises at the CMA Awards, from the stunning announcement that one of country music’s just divorced, reigning superstars had hooked up with one of the world’s biggest pop stars, to the night’s big winner, a singer previously unknown to most people outside of country music circles. Songwriter-turned-star Chris Stapleton won a trio awards and gave a powerhouse performance with Justin Timberlake.  Luke Bryan took home the biggest award … Continue reading CMA Awards 2015: Full Winners List